Destined for Greatness
Destined for Greatness
Destined for Greatness
The focus word for today is ‘Destined for Greatness’.
The focus verse for today is Jeremiah 1:5 says, ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.’
Today, let’s declare ‘God ordained my greatness before I was born; I walk boldly in his divine plan.’
Your Purpose Existed Before Your Performance
Before you were born and grew up and achieved things in life, God had a divine plan and purpose for you. Before the Lord formed us, he knew us. Jeremiah’s calling did not begin when people recognised him, it began in the heart of God.
Psalm 139:16 says, ‘Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.’
Many of us journal and write diaries about their day. But this is written only after their day is done. Not before their day starts. However, God writes your story, he writes the diary about us even before the day has come to pass. We record the happenings of the day, but God writes our story even before it happens.
Ephesians 1:11 says, ‘In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will’
Galatians 1:15 says, ‘But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by his grace, was pleased’
Paul writes this verse above in Galatians and how fitting it is. At the appointed time by God, Paul rode to Damascus and there he had an encounter with God which changed all his views and perspectives. At the right time, God made it happen. Your value does not begin with what you achieve. Oftentimes people achieve things, but that achievement becomes real only when it’s recognised by others. But that’s not the way it works in God’s kingdom. Before God your value begins with him. It is not gauged as per your worldly achievements or public opinions.
A music composer will already have the symphony within him before its public showcase. In the same way, your life and its trajectory is in God’s heart before it becomes visible in history.
Your Limitations Do Not Cancel Your Calling
If God called you, nothing and no one can stop you.
Jeremiah 1:6 says, ‘“Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”’
God did not deny Jeramiah’s youth. God is aware of his shortcomings, but simply refuses to make ‘age’ an excuse.
Jeremiah 1:7 says, ‘But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.’
Exodus 3:11-12 says, ‘11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” 12 And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.”’
Moses had the exact same thoughts and feelings of inadequacy as Jeremiah did. Moses was aware of his poor oratory skills. But God assured that he will be with him. God filled Moses' weakness. Through God’s strength Moses could lead and preach.
2 Corinthians 4:7 says, ‘But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.’
God’s deposits are not in jars of gold, but jars of clay. We are earthen jars, our body is the earthen jar. It is to us, the imperfect us, that God has deposited his glorious gifts. God’s calling is greater than our inadequacy. We’ve seen how small hinges support thick, massive doors. These small hinges look inconsequential in size as compared to the door, however, they support the door, make sure it stays erect and aids in its movement. These hinges are designed in a specific way to support them and placed specifically to carry the weight of the door. So, whenever you feel inadequate, know that you are designed for God’s heavenly purposes and you are strategically placed to carry on his will. Never measure your calling only based on your current capacity. Know that God will provide and he has designed you to carry out his will.
Destiny Requires Your Cooperation
God had a purpose for Jeremiah, but Jeremiah still had to go, speak and obey. This is cooperation.
Jeremiah 1:7 says, ‘But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.’
Divine purpose does not eliminate human responsibility.
Philippians 2:12-13 says, ‘12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.’
Joshua 1:7 says, ‘“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.’
2 Timothy 1:6 says, ‘For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.’
Destiny is God’s design but obedience is our responsibility.
Greatness Is Fulfilling God’s Purpose
A person attains greatness when they fulfill God’s purposes. Greatness before God, is not achieved through human endeavors. Biblically greatness is not necessarily fame, wealth or position. Jeremiah became great because he fulfilled the assignment God gave him, even though his ministry went through several sufferings. Jesus defines greatness through service.
Matthew 20:26 says, ‘Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant’
John 15:8 says, ‘ This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.’
2 Timothy 4:7 says, ‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.’
Greatness is not becoming what people admired, but fulfilling God’s purpose. The success of a compass does not lie in its craftsmanship or its size, but it lies in its ability to show the right direction as this is the purpose of a compass. God does not look at the awards or achievements that you have gathered on Earth. He simply wants to know if you have been faithful to him in completing your purpose.
The focus verse for today is Jeremiah 1:5 says, ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.’
Today, let’s declare ‘God ordained my greatness before I was born; I walk boldly in his divine plan.’
Your Purpose Existed Before Your Performance
Before you were born and grew up and achieved things in life, God had a divine plan and purpose for you. Before the Lord formed us, he knew us. Jeremiah’s calling did not begin when people recognised him, it began in the heart of God.
Psalm 139:16 says, ‘Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.’
Many of us journal and write diaries about their day. But this is written only after their day is done. Not before their day starts. However, God writes your story, he writes the diary about us even before the day has come to pass. We record the happenings of the day, but God writes our story even before it happens.
Ephesians 1:11 says, ‘In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will’
Galatians 1:15 says, ‘But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by his grace, was pleased’
Paul writes this verse above in Galatians and how fitting it is. At the appointed time by God, Paul rode to Damascus and there he had an encounter with God which changed all his views and perspectives. At the right time, God made it happen. Your value does not begin with what you achieve. Oftentimes people achieve things, but that achievement becomes real only when it’s recognised by others. But that’s not the way it works in God’s kingdom. Before God your value begins with him. It is not gauged as per your worldly achievements or public opinions.
A music composer will already have the symphony within him before its public showcase. In the same way, your life and its trajectory is in God’s heart before it becomes visible in history.
Your Limitations Do Not Cancel Your Calling
If God called you, nothing and no one can stop you.
Jeremiah 1:6 says, ‘“Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”’
God did not deny Jeramiah’s youth. God is aware of his shortcomings, but simply refuses to make ‘age’ an excuse.
Jeremiah 1:7 says, ‘But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.’
Exodus 3:11-12 says, ‘11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” 12 And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.”’
Moses had the exact same thoughts and feelings of inadequacy as Jeremiah did. Moses was aware of his poor oratory skills. But God assured that he will be with him. God filled Moses' weakness. Through God’s strength Moses could lead and preach.
2 Corinthians 4:7 says, ‘But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.’
God’s deposits are not in jars of gold, but jars of clay. We are earthen jars, our body is the earthen jar. It is to us, the imperfect us, that God has deposited his glorious gifts. God’s calling is greater than our inadequacy. We’ve seen how small hinges support thick, massive doors. These small hinges look inconsequential in size as compared to the door, however, they support the door, make sure it stays erect and aids in its movement. These hinges are designed in a specific way to support them and placed specifically to carry the weight of the door. So, whenever you feel inadequate, know that you are designed for God’s heavenly purposes and you are strategically placed to carry on his will. Never measure your calling only based on your current capacity. Know that God will provide and he has designed you to carry out his will.
Destiny Requires Your Cooperation
God had a purpose for Jeremiah, but Jeremiah still had to go, speak and obey. This is cooperation.
Jeremiah 1:7 says, ‘But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.’
Divine purpose does not eliminate human responsibility.
Philippians 2:12-13 says, ‘12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.’
Joshua 1:7 says, ‘“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.’
2 Timothy 1:6 says, ‘For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.’
Destiny is God’s design but obedience is our responsibility.
Greatness Is Fulfilling God’s Purpose
A person attains greatness when they fulfill God’s purposes. Greatness before God, is not achieved through human endeavors. Biblically greatness is not necessarily fame, wealth or position. Jeremiah became great because he fulfilled the assignment God gave him, even though his ministry went through several sufferings. Jesus defines greatness through service.
Matthew 20:26 says, ‘Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant’
John 15:8 says, ‘ This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.’
2 Timothy 4:7 says, ‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.’
Greatness is not becoming what people admired, but fulfilling God’s purpose. The success of a compass does not lie in its craftsmanship or its size, but it lies in its ability to show the right direction as this is the purpose of a compass. God does not look at the awards or achievements that you have gathered on Earth. He simply wants to know if you have been faithful to him in completing your purpose.
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